The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 86,300
€ 44,300
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M550i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 523i.
M550i
523i
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
195.4
116.9
192.9
195.4 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M550i
523i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.49 %
General
M550i
523i
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M550i
523i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N53
N63-B44
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
M550i
456 hp
201 hp
523i
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M550i
479 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
M550i
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
M550i
9.11 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M550i
523i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
M550i
26 mpg
31 mpg
523i
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
475 mi
Range
572 mi
M550i
475 mi
572 mi
523i
Environmental Impact
168.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
M550i
168.7 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M550i
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
